Carosella

/kærəˈsɛlə/ noun

Definition

A carousel or rotating ceremonial display, especially in Italian or Mediterranean contexts.

Etymology

From Italian carosella, diminutive of carosso (carousel), ultimately from French carrousel. The term referred to elaborate equestrian pageants in Renaissance Italy.

Kelly Says

The carousel wasn't just a fun ride—Italian nobility invented 'carosella' as an art form where skilled horsemen performed intricate patterns, and the spinning ride preserves that spectacle.

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